Wellness Advocate/Peer Recovery Coach

Want to carry the message of recovery and give back? Driven by a passion for making a difference? Ready to work on a team committed to helping people find lasting recovery? Then explore a career with Ten16 Recovery Network! We are passionate about helping people find hope and live fully, free from alcohol and other drugs.
We are looking for a person in long-term recovery from active addiction to work in the Emergency Departments at MyMichigan Health in Mt.
Pleasant and Alma.
The position is part-time full-time and may include weekend hours.
This job might be right for you if: * You know what people need to change.
You can hear problems and offer solutions.
You can explain anything to anyone, and they get it.
* Your words reflect your actions.
You teach as much by example as you do by your words.
As a result, you are comfortable in groups and one-on-one.
* You don’t get flustered in a crisis.
When things change, you roll with the punches.
Yet you know the power of being consistent and can speak the truth with compassion.
* You are motivated yet humble.
You like to work with a team to make a difference.
You Have: * 3-5 years of quality, active recovery from an addiction (5+ yrs preferred).
* Completed CCAR/CPRC (recovery coach) certification or secured within one year.
* Education is a secondary consideration.
Preference would be an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in the medical field or human services.
* Excellent people skills; experience in outreach and helping others.
* Strong professional boundaries; understands confidentiality.
We Have: * A desire 'to do the next right thing.
' * A culture that values the gifts and talents of its staff * Real answers to those hurt by alcohol & drugs * A strong team of leaders who are fun and committed Starting wages dependent on credentialing and experience.
If this describes you, we want to hear from you! Email: Send a cover letter and resume to Heather Humm, Connections Manager, Ten16 Recovery Network.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
00 - $17.
50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Application Question(s): * This position desires a person in recovery from active addiction.
Are you a person in sustained recovery for more than three years? * Please share your interest in working in a healthcare field with substance use disorder clients.
Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Alma, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person